GRE Word List
CALLUS
a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
The meaning of the word callus is a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark.
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badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |
indemnify | to secure against hurt, loss, or damage |
camp | a place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers) |
harrowing | acutely distressing or painful |
acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
dally | to act playfully |